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Accreditation Theater: The Illusion of Rigor in Healthcare Accreditation
In the post-9/11 era, the term “Security Theater” emerged to describe over-the-top yet ineffective airport security procedures designed more to make travelers feel safe than to actually increase safety. Today, healthcare accreditation faces its own version…

Update to ACHC Standards
ACHC Standards for 2025 have been reviewed and minor changes made to reflect the goals of safe, high-quality, person-centered care that…

Documenting HSAT Device Type Improves Sleep Study Interpretation
For appropriately selected patients, Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT) is a common and convenient tool for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea…

Accreditation Deficiencies: The ACHC Sleep Expert Perspective
At ACHC we never miss an opportunity to provide education, so we were thrilled to be invited to appear on SleepWorld Magazine’s podcast.

The Purpose and Value of Mock Patient Files
For a newly opened sleep lab, or one that has just begun offering a specific service, mock patient files provide…

Prepare for Sleep Standard Updates: Recording Sleep Studies using Video
On February 1, 2025, ACHC released revisions and updates to standards for Sleep Accreditation that become effective June 1, 2025. Most of these updates clarify existing standard requirements.